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What is the term for a line in poetry that consists of five iambs, resulting in ten syllables?
What is the term for a line in poetry that consists of five iambs, resulting in ten syllables?
- Dactylic Tetrameter
- Anapestic Hexameter
- Trochaic Heptameter
- Iambic Pentameter (correct)
Which type of poem is structured to visually represent the poem's subject matter, forming a recognizable shape?
Which type of poem is structured to visually represent the poem's subject matter, forming a recognizable shape?
- Ballad
- Acrostic
- Sonnet
- Concrete (correct)
Which type of poem is characterized by its narrative structure, often telling a story through verse?
Which type of poem is characterized by its narrative structure, often telling a story through verse?
- Lyric
- Ballad (correct)
- Ode
- Elegy
Which of the following terms describes the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry?
Which of the following terms describes the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry?
In poetry, what is the term for a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art?
In poetry, what is the term for a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art?
Which of the following describes a basic unit of rhythm in poetry, consisting of two or three syllables?
Which of the following describes a basic unit of rhythm in poetry, consisting of two or three syllables?
What is the term for the recurring sequence of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem?
What is the term for the recurring sequence of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem?
Which poetic form consists of three lines with a syllabic pattern of five, seven, and five?
Which poetic form consists of three lines with a syllabic pattern of five, seven, and five?
What term refers to the rhythmic structure or pattern of stresses in a line of verse?
What term refers to the rhythmic structure or pattern of stresses in a line of verse?
Which type of poem is typically a mournful, contemplative lyric composed to commemorate someone's death?
Which type of poem is typically a mournful, contemplative lyric composed to commemorate someone's death?
What is the literary device characterized by the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words?
What is the literary device characterized by the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words?
Which type of poem is typically a five-line verse with a humorous or whimsical tone?
Which type of poem is typically a five-line verse with a humorous or whimsical tone?
In poetry, what is a 'trochee'?
In poetry, what is a 'trochee'?
In poetry, what is an 'anapest'?
In poetry, what is an 'anapest'?
What is the term for a brief quotation or remark placed at the beginning of a poem or other literary work, often suggesting the theme?
What is the term for a brief quotation or remark placed at the beginning of a poem or other literary work, often suggesting the theme?
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Iambic Pentameter
Iambic Pentameter
A pattern wherein lines in a poem consist of five iambs, totaling 10 syllables.
Acrostic
Acrostic
A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase.
Concrete
Concrete
A poem that takes the shape of its subject. It uses visual arrangement to enhance the theme.
Ballad
Ballad
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Rhythm
Rhythm
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Allusion
Allusion
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Foot
Foot
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Rhyme Scheme
Rhyme Scheme
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Haiku
Haiku
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Elegy
Elegy
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Assonance
Assonance
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Limerick
Limerick
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Trochee
Trochee
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Anapest
Anapest
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Epigraph
Epigraph
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Study Notes
- Poetry involves different forms, structures, and devices that authors employ to convey meaning and evoke emotion.
Poetic Forms and Structures
- Iambic Pentameter: Each line has five iambs, thus totaling 10 syllables.
- Shakespearean Sonnet: A 14-line poem.
- Acrostic: Spells out a word using the first letter of each line.
- Couplet: Two lines that share the same meter or rhyme.
- Haiku: A three-line poem with a syllable structure of 5-7-3.
- Limerick: A five-line humorous poem.
- Sonnet: A fourteen-line poem
- Cinquain: A five-line poem.
- Stanza: A group of lines will make up a stanza.
- Free Verse: Poetry that does not adhere to specific rules.
Poetic Devices
- Meter: The rhythmic measure of a line.
- Foot: A basic unit of measure in poetry, made up of two or three syllables.
- Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line.
- Allusion: A reference to a person, place, thing, or event.
- Repetition: Repeated use of a word or group of words
- Rhythm: The beat or movement of the line.
- Epigraph: A short verse that appears at the beginning of a poem.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within a group of words.
- Alliteration: Series of words sharing the same consonant sound.
- Anapest: A metrical foot with two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed one.
- Trochee: A metrical foot containing a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
- Iamb: Consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
- Caesura: A deliberate pause in a line of poetry.
- Anaphora: A rhetorical device involving the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
- Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence without punctuation at the end of a line.
Types of Poems
- Ballad: A poem that tells a story.
- Elegy: A sad, solemn poem written for someone who has died.
- Lyric: Musical verse that expresses emotion.
- Ode: A lyric poem on a particular subject.
- Concrete: Takes the shape of the poem's topic.
- Narrative: Tells a story in stanzas.
- Bio Poem: Focuses on a character from the story
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